Mark 9:35

English Standard Version 2016

And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.”

Cross References

Luke 22:26

But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.

Matthew 23:11

The greatest among you shall be your servant.

James 4:6

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

Luke 18:14

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Jeremiah 45:5

And do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not, for behold, I am bringing disaster upon all flesh, declares the Lord. But I will give you your life as a prize of war in all places to which you may go.”

Proverbs 13:10

By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom.

Mark 9:36

And he took a child and put him in the midst of them, and taking him in his arms, he said to them,